Project Gutenberg 2019-10-31 Public domain in the USA. 104 Hofmannsthal, Hugo von 1874 1929 Hofmannstahl, Hugo von Von Hofmannsthal, Hugo Der Tod des Tizian. Idylle. Zwei Dichtungen Wikipedia page about this book: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Der_Tod_des_Tizian Produced by Norbert H. Langkau, Jens Sadowski, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Der Tod des Tizian. Idylle. Zwei Dichtungen" by Hugo von Hofmannsthal is a dramatic work that consists of two pieces, exploring themes of art, life, and mortality, likely written in the late 19th century, during the period of German literary modernism. The title piece focuses on the final days of the renowned painter Titian, capturing his struggle with his mortality as he reflects on his life's work and creative passions. The second piece, "Idylle," reveals a contrasting simplicity through the interactions between a smith, his wife, and a centaur, embracing elements of myth and allegory. The narrative begins in the villa of the aged Titian in 1576, as his son and friends grapple with his declining health. Titian, despite his frailty, is consumed by a fervent need to create, believing he can capture the essence of life through his art one last time. His companions express a mix of admiration and despair as they witness his genius even amidst his decline. The "Idylle" presents a serene scene of domesticity and myth, featuring a blacksmith contemplating his craft and life, touched by the enchanting presence of a centaur and the allure of escape from mundane existence. Through both pieces, Hofmannsthal highlights the intertwined beauty and tragedy of artistic creation, reflecting on the ephemeral nature of life and art itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). 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